Liiga News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about Liiga from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Liiga, including key stories and in-depth articles.
- Dec 9th, 15:12NHL Prospect Report
Finland Stock Watch: Topias Hynninen emerging as a top re-entry for 2025 Draft
Topias Hynninen, Lenni Hämeenaho, Otto Salin, and more feature in this edition of Finland Stock Watch. - Nov 4th, 16:01NHL Prospects
Finland Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen impressing at HPK
Lassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect. - Oct 28th, 14:52NHL Prospects
Film Room: How Minnesota Wild prospect Aron Kiviharju has struggled this season
Lassi Alanen goes into the film room to look at how things have gone this season for the Minnesota Wild defender that was supposedly going to be one of the steals of the draft. - Oct 18th, 16:122025 NHL Draft
Scout's Notebook: Lasse Boelius is still Finland's top 2025 Draft prospect
Lassi Alanen empties the scout's notebook from Finland on names to watch for the 2025 NHL Draft. - Oct 7th, 23:04NHL Prospects
Finland Stock Watch: Lenni Hämeenaho starts the season hot, again
Lassi Alanen brings you the stock update from Finland, highlighted by the New Jersey Devils draft pick. - Aug 12th, 17:15NHL Prospects
Film Room: How Oliver Kapanen got his career back on track in the second half of the 2023-24 season
It looked like Oliver Kapanen's time as a legitimate prospect was in peril, but now he's back on track and ready for a new challenge in Sweden. - Jun 24th, 19:002024 NHL Draft
Draft Debaters: What is Konsta Helenius' upside at the NHL level?
Lassi Alanen and David St-Louis debate Konsta Helenius' potential at the NHL level. - Jun 20th, 17:002024 NHL Draft
Film Room: Emil Hemming has the shot and the power game to make an impact at the NHL level
It seems like Finland has one borderline elite sniper in each draft, and Emil Hemming is that player for the 2024 NHL Draft. - Jun 19th, 16:302024 NHL Draft
Film Room: Konsta Helenius' details and pro polish make him the high floor bet of 2024 NHL Draft
Finland has produced a lot of smart, diligent, hard-working players in recent years, and Konsta Helenius is that player in the 2024 NHL Draft. - Jun 14th, 20:002024 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson's Top 80 Prospects for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft
Director of Film Scouting Cam Robinson provides his personal ranking for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. - Jun 3rd, 19:302024 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects 2024 NHL Draft Guide is available now!
The Elite Prospects 2024 NHL Draft Guide is now available for download with an Elite Prospects Premium subscription! - May 16th, 00:33Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home. - Apr 17th, 17:15NHL Prospects
Film Room: How Ville Koivunen's second half put him back on a top-nine track
Ville Koivunen always had top-nine upside, but it wasn't until the second half of this season that it seemed within grasp. - Apr 4th, 19:002024 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects' pre-U18 top 96 prospects 2024 NHL Draft ranking
The Elite Prospects scouting team has ranked the top 96 players in the 2024 NHL Draft ahead of the U18 World Hockey Championship in Helsinki, Finland. - Mar 24th, 16:29Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Feature: Lenni Hämeenaho is taking the right steps
Victor Nuño checks in on Devils' prospect, Lenni Hämeenaho and how the Finnish forward can overcome his skating issues to one day produce in the NHL - Mar 19th, 12:00NHL
The EP Rinkside 2024 European Free Agency Guide
Lassi Alanen, Jimmy Hamrin, Greg Balloch, Marek Novotny, and Dylan Griffing team up to look at the 12 top European free agents this year. - Mar 1st, 18:30NHL Prospect Report
Finland Stock Watch: Viljami Marjala taking off in his first full season of Liiga action
March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen. - Feb 4th, 22:00NHL Prospect Report
Finland Stock Watch: Niko Huuhtanen's NHL chances looking better than ever in Jukurit
This month's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Niko Huuhtanen, Heikki Ruohonen, Jere Lassila, Veeti Väisänen, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Emil Järventie.